What’s happening at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park?

Although the Park remains closed to the public, many members have continued to work on their projects.

For the Mudfish Bush Railway the closure has been an opportunity to maintain our two locomotives. Bessie, our “Kiwi Express is also getting a new paint job. Bruce and Norm discuss the painting before Norm starts work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wheels, bogies and brakes have been overhauled and a new driver carriage constructed. All the other passenger carriages have also been maintained and, in some cases, modified. The new “drive-through” shed is taking shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members also continue to undertake regular maintenance of the track, bridges and culverts, including weed control, predator control and landscaping. We are also developing some bush walks in the vicinity of the railway and the picnic areas offer some stunning views of the Park, the airport and the Alps.

As well as the railway, work continues on many other projects including the Big Engine Shed, the Steam Shed, the Museum of Fire, The Livery and several others. A more recent project has been Maria’s collection of sewing machines – some small, some large; some very old and some not so old. She has made most of them come to life and is happy to teach visitors of any age and gender how to use them.

So, when Covid allows, come check us out and  as always new members are very welcome

Email:      wihpark@gmail.com

Phone      027 629 1935

Web site     http://www.rustyrelics.co.nz

Address: 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika 7810

Text and Photo credit: Westland Industrial Heritage Park

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